Gibson Electric ES-345 60s Cherry Original
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An Iconic ES, More Refined Within the Series
The Gibson ES-345 follows the lineage of the brand's great semi-hollow guitars, with a more luxurious and "dressed-up" approach compared to neighboring models in the range. Multi-ply binding, bound fingerboard, and Split Parallelogram inlays reinforce its identity, while the maple center block construction preserves the ES DNA: warmth, definition, and feedback control. Available in glossy and aged sixties cherry finish or vintage sunburst, it is designed for both stage and studio use.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
This semi-hollow electric guitar is aimed at the intermediate to advanced player seeking great expressiveness, tonal character, and dynamic response without sacrificing stability at high volume. It excels in blues, classic rock, soul, jazz, and pop: from warm, singing neck pickup tones to biting, articulate bridge pickup attacks, with a true palette thanks to two volume and two tone controls.
The Sound
The laminated maple/poplar/maple body delivers clarity, attack, and a strong presence in the mix, while the maple center block increases sustain and limits unwanted feedback when pushing the amp. The Adirondack bracing contributes to rigidity and response, providing a sense of control and precision. On the electronics side, the T-Type humbuckers offer a modern vintage character: rich low-mids, clear highs, and an output level suited for both detailed clean sounds and tight crunch tones. Hand-wiring and Orange Drop capacitors make the tone control sweep particularly usable for sculpting the upper spectrum.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel, choose a set of electric strings in gauge .010-.046. The guitar uses a 6.35 mm jack output: a good quality instrument cable is ideal for stage and studio. Picks (various thicknesses) also allow fine exploration of the attack and dynamics unique to semi-hollow guitars.
Technical specifications
| Body shape | 345 |
| Top | 3-ply maple/poplar/maple |
| Back | 3-ply maple/poplar/maple |
| Bracing | quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce |
| Center block | maple |
| Binding | 3-ply cream |
| Finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Material | mahogany |
| Profile | rounded "C" |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 629 mm |
| Fingerboard material | rosewood |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut material | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 1.695" / 43 mm |
| Width at fingerboard end | 2.26" / 57.4 mm |
| Inlays | split parallelogram acrylic |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece | aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons |
| Pickguard | 5-ply black |
| Control knobs | black Top Hats with silver reflectors |
| Selector tip | cream |
| Neck pickup | calibrated T-Type, rhythm |
| Bridge pickup | calibrated T-Type, lead |
| Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors |
| Pickup selector | 3-way toggle switch |
| Output jack | 1/4" / 6.35 mm |
| Strings | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Case | hard shell case |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gibson Electric ES-345 60s Cherry Original suitable for blues and jazz?
This model is suitable for blues, jazz, soul, classic rock, and pop genres. The T-Type humbuckers provide rich low-mids with clear highs both in clean and crunch tones.
What is the sonic difference of an ES-345 with a maple center block?
The maple center block increases sustain and reduces unwanted feedback at high volume. The laminated maple/poplar/maple body offers clarity and attack.
What is the neck of this ES-345 like?
The neck is mahogany with a rounded C profile and a 24.75 inch (629 mm) scale length. Its rosewood fingerboard features a 12 inch (305 mm) radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a 43 mm nut width. The nut is made by Graph Tech.
What pickup controls are available on this guitar?
The electronics include two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-position toggle switch. The wiring is hand-done with Orange Drop capacitors, while the T-Type pickups are calibrated for rhythm and lead positions.
What strings and cable should be used with an ES-345?
The original setup uses .010-.046 strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, and .046. The 6.35 mm jack accepts a standard instrument cable, and a hard case is provided.
